Redbourn eventually struggled to a respectable total of 99, thanks to a ninth-wicket partnership of 17 between Hugh Craig (19*) and Ferrin Patel (6*).

The Royals’ response got off to a slow start, amassing just 18 runs off the first five overs. However, that was as good as it got for the visitors as Hemel batsmen Nick Gurney (34*) and Shay Emerton (53*) dismantled the Redbourn bowling attack with some power-hitting and some unorthodox flicks. Both men finished unbeaten as Hemel cruised home with five overs to spare.